Hi.My name is Blitzen and I am one of Santa's reindeers.When I think back to when I became one of Santa's reindeers, I have to laugh out loud.You see, I never thought I could fly.I used to watch those reindeers playing, running and then flying. Oh my, can you imagine?Reindeer that fly.Well, it's real.

So, one day while I was sitting around watching all my friends, I closed my eyes and wished I could fly.I opened my eyes, starting running and leaped in the air and then … fell to the ground.I was sad that I couldn't fly but still so happy that I got to live in the North Pole with Santa. I love Christmas and all the happiness it brings to families around the world.

I decided that I would continue with my practicing. For the next year I did the same thing over and over again. I ran as fast as I could, jumped in the air and fell to the ground.Sometimes I got hurt but I dusted myself off and tried again. I knew I could do this.I knew if I tried hard and believed in myself, I could fly.

December came upon us and Santa needed another reindeer. I ran to Santa and said "Oh Santa, I have tried so hard for a year.I want to be one of your reindeers so please let me try to fly for you".Santa told me I could try but if it didn't come naturally, then it probably would not happen.Well, I still knew I could do this.I told Santa to watch. I ran as fast as I could, leaped into the air and flew. I couldn't believe it!I was a flying reindeer. I knew I could do it.

So kids, next time you think you can't do something, keep trying.A little determination, confidence and effort will take you far. Look at how far it took me. I get to travel around the world and bring happiness to families everywhere.